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Torn Rotator cuff & arthritis

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Oct 20 12:38am | Replies (37)
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@glynnissorrentino9

Hello, Thank you for sharing your journey and advice. I thought I was reading my life. I had a similar fall June 8 2024 . I have been given prednisone and an orth gave me meloxocam I believe.
I am fed up with steroids but my RA Dr insists since I have several affected joints both from the fall and RA. My shoulder hurts so badly I can’t dry my hair and dressing is a challenge. Putting away dishes is painful as well and turning my neck to the right. I don’t want surgery either😔

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catartist | @catartist | Oct 18 9:07am

The deciding factor was seeing the NRI and realizing how torn up it was - no chance of healing on its own. It’s my right dominant arm and I won’t function or paint without repair. Shoot me now! So if all else is ok I will attempt this well received repair. 🤞

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 18 3:56pm

I must say I don't want surgery either! But I have been on conservative treatment since May of 2023 with partial tears and pain. Then 3 weeks ago 3 places freakishly tore completely when putting a 12 oz can on a shelf. I decided I want my life back! So finally at 73 I'm having surgery in 10 days. Like @catartist I want to be able to paint, combined my own hair and do you own chores.
Sometimes after all other avenues are tried surgery is needed.

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catartist | @catartist | Oct 18 4:26pm

the steroids i had to take for 30 years to stay active (low doses most of the time) caused the deterioration of my ligaments, tendons and muscles now. I am addicted to Prednison- 5 is lowest I am a poor candidate for surgery too because of the RA and Prednisone, but to continue to move my upper body, take care of myself, function I don;t see I have a choice now. If I live long enough, I will no doubt end up in a wheel chair (hard to walk now) and I need my arms. other shoulder has a almost full tear too but PT was able to bring motion back real well....can't lift even jars, cups etc. well tho' I am hearing that this reverse shoulder replacement work VERY WELL and much improves function. So I have to trust (good Dr. I hear) here's to our future!

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